Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Texas Madrone
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Texas Madrone
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Texas Madrone and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.